On mom: Barefoot Dreams cardigan xs/s, Zella pocket leggings xs, Adidas womens sneakers (TTS)
On me: Anthropologie petites dress xsp c/o, old Ann Taylor belt
Update 8/17: The gift card giveaway winners are…
Elisa Z, Bethany Gualtieri, Michelle K Chu, and Milenis G! Update 8/19 – these 4 winners have each been in contact & confirmed! See below for 5 additional winners just drawn!
Update 8/19: Because there were many entries, as a small thank you I chose 5 additional winners to receive a $75 gift card! Please contact me at jean@extrapetite.com using the email address that you entered the giveaway with. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Liz L. (Chui), Amanda Kim, Barbara F., Shelly E. 3020, and Anglina K.
My sweet mom is in town helping out with some things, and I thought it’d be fun to share outfits styled on both her and me this week! For fit reference, she’s 105lbs, a little under 5’2,” and usually wears xs petite / 0P in tops, 2P in bottoms. She has a fairly minimalist wardrobe (mostly the same few basics she wears on repeat + a few special, dressier pieces), so we’ll be sharing a few items she’s gotten good mileage from over years past, plus a few sale try-ons this year!
Here are a few great promos going on in addition to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale:
1. Backcountry
The Deal: Their big semiannual sale with deals on Patagonia jackets, Arc’teryx, Sorel & more!
- My favorite Patagonia better sweater style in a pullover with kangaroo pockets. See on me in this post.
- Sorel slimpack II lace boots in quarry/grey from this blog post (I size up in Sorels).
- Patagonia down sweater jacket starts in xxs
- Patagonia prairie dawn parka (roomier fit) see my fit review for this parka.
2. Dermstore
The Deal: Up to 25% off & free ship event with code CELEBRATE, ends 8/17. Includes lots of major skincare (including Sunday Riley value kits), hair care, and skincare devices like NuFace. Some products I use and love:
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- Oribe dry texturizing spray at a rare discount (see how I use it). If you want both the texture spray & dry shampoo, though, this Nsale set is a better deal.
- Oribe serene scalp shampoo & conditioner for dry scalp is something I splurge on!
3. Express
The Deal: 50% off these petite-friendly picks:
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- Classic belted camel pant – starting in size 00 short. My mom tried these on and found them to be flattering & TTS.
- High waisted supersoft straight crop pant – starting in 00 short. My mom also tried these and liked the cropped length, slightly wider leg, and stretchy (yet not too casual looking) material for WFH. She fit size 0 short.
- High waisted cropped black pants – these are final sale but only $15 when you add to cart!! These have a flat front and no button / tab detailing compared to the super soft pair above, but similar cut.
- Ruffle sleeve textured top – beautiful, looser fit low maintenance top that looks great half tucked.
4. Abercrombie
The Deal: (Update: sale has ended) 50% off jeans, 25% off everything else. You can filter on the sidebar for your size and short, regular or long inseams! Here are all the styles currently available in “short” sizing starting in size 24 waist.
- If you’re very petite, try their high rise super skinny ankle jean in “short” with a 24″ inseam, otherwise their regular high rise legging jean is a classic with a 26″ inseam.
5. Nordstrom (non-anniversary deals)
The Deal: There are actually a lot of pretty steep markdowns on their site (in particular, lots of shoes in size 4 & up) outside of the Anniversary items. I always suggest narrowing down sale items by filtering by your size and price point on the sidebar.
This casual outfit got a lot of questions from my mom’s cameo on IG stories, so posting it here with sizing info!
Sharing a few additional notes on our outfit items below! On me:
Socialite tee ($15.90 on sale) in 2 great prints
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- An underrated item from the Anniversary sale that you’ll have to put on to understand. Material is super comfortable, soft, stretchy and not thin in weight. The prints pair with SO much from casual to work from home / office looks – my mom & I will show how to style this a few ways this week!
- Fit: roomier, oversized fit with dropped shoulder style sleeves. Good if you like a slouchier or knotted tee look (this is not a fitted tee).
Zella Maternity Live In Crop Leggings
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- Gosh I love these so much, as an achy preggo in her 3rd trimester! Not on sale but these have been worth it for the belly & back support they provide me several times a week lately. I wear these probably several times a week and will also be getting good wear out of them postpartum! Learned my lesson first pregnancy that it takes a long time to get back into my regular high rise leggings. There *is* a Zella maternity style on sale, but note it has a 27″ inseam which I knew would be too long on me.
- Fit: I got 1 size up from my pre-pregnancy size because I personally don’t like my clothes too snug during pregnancy.
Adidas Swift Kids Sneakers ($39.90 on sale – should fit up to womens size 9.5!)
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- Raved about this find on IG stories – stretchy knit material, flexible sole, ortholite insoles. The “ash pearl” color is like a blush – nude/beige and not too pink, flattering when worn against bare legs. The color in the stock photo is more accurate than my pic.
- Fit: I got big kids size 4 which = womens 36, and it feels like a womens 5.5-6. I potentially could’ve gone another half size down, depending on sock thickness. I would rely on this size chart from Adidas instead of what’s on Nordstrom’s site (top row is the big kids size, bottom row is EUR womens size):
On my mom:
First 2 are pieces I got my mom years ago, that she mixes in regularly with her everyday outfits!
Gibson twist front cozy tunic ($28.90 on sale)
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- Fit: She has xxs regular bc she prefers the length (the petites, when available, is a much shorter length, can be worn as a top but not a tunic). See it on me below in the same size, from when I was pregnant with Nori!
Barefoot dreams circle cardigan ($68.90 on sale)
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- Fit: She has size xs / s in “heather pewter” which is a slightly oversized, longer fit on someone who is my pre-pregnancy size.
Zella 7/8 length leggings ($42.90 on sale; kids are $24.90 on sale)
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- Fit: XS is very comfortable (slightly lighter in weight than their “live in” fabric) on her with a flattering mid-high rise. 7/8 is a perfect petite-friendly length.
- Kids Alternative: She also has Zella kids leggings in size XL pictured above, on sale for under $25! I usually opt for womens personally, as the kids version does not offer as much compression in the fabric and the rise is about an inch shorter compared to womens. My mom is nearly 5’2″ and the length of the kids XL leggings and the sleeves of their kids XL tops are about an inch long on her. My cousin who is similar to my pre-pregnancy height and weight buys Zella kids size L tops and leggings.
My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Guides:
1. My NSale Best of Boots & Shoes Fit Reviews
Just updated this last night with a few additional try-ons and recommendations at the very bottom! Want to highlight the Topshop Jamie jeans in petite & regular (petite has a 25″ inseam, true medium grey wash that looks nice in person).
Includes a few of the most flattering boots, waterproof leather shoes, everyday flats, and my recommendations for those with narrow ankles or calves.
2. My Most Versatile & Practical NSale Picks
Including my mini review on Allsaints leather jackets. Amongst the 9 picks, I’ve had these for a while and love them:
- Gibson knit blazer ($50) – my top rec from the sale. Nice slim fit on the petites. I have xxsp bought a long time ago at full price. And I do machine wash mine on delicates cold water inside out, but do not machine dry.
- BP faux leather leggings ($29) – Love these so much. I got xxs last year at full price and fold the extra length under.
- Tie waist ankle pants in a good fabric & beautiful rust color – I got 00 petite last year
- Barefoot dreams circle cardigan – xs/s is a slightly oversized longer fit on me. I’ve also gotten this for my mom (as seen above), aunts, and multiple friends (great new mom gift)
3. Five Baby Gear Deals + Guide to Different Nuna Car Seats
- Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair (brown wood)
- Nuna Infant Car Seats – how to choose between the Pipa, RX, Lite & Lite LX
- Nuna Rava – Nori currently uses this after she outgrew her Pipa!
- UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller – converts from single to double seater.
- Nuna Mixx Next Stroller – Newest 2020 version is currently only available at Nordies
Eliza J is one of my mom’s favorite brands for dressier pieces, and she prefers jumpsuits over skirts so she doesn’t have to think much about styling the outfit. She may not be going many places dressed up these days, but this pocketed jumpsuit (starts in 0 Petite) was SO flattering on her I had to share. Fit of the petites is TTS – she is wearing 2P and the material has a little stretch.
I’m a new mother and would love a Nordstrom gift card! All I want to buy now is baby stuff 😉
I would love a giftcard to Nordstrom! So many things I would love to get during the anniversary sale! 🙂
I love your cooking stories and content!! Would love to get a Nordstrom giftCard to shop the anniversary sale!!
Love this post and the stylings with your mom! As I’m getting older, I’m definitely starting to feel the effects of living further away from my parents. I would love the Nordstrom gift card to take my mother shopping as well!
Thanks for the post – you both look great! My mom and I love Nordstrom. A Nordstrom gift card would be great.
You and your mom are so cute! I’m ordering some goodies for mom from the NSale too. Nordys!
I would love a giftcard for Express! Thank you for sharing these blog posts! They are very informative and inspirational and I always look forward to reading more.
Dermstore! Huge fan of the Oribe products.
Love your style and been following you for a long time. Your mom could pass for your sister ❤️ If chosen I’d pick Nordstrom’s for a little shopping spree. Thanks for doing the give away.
Hi Jean, Thanks for doing the giveaway. I would love a gift card to Nordstrom! I look forward to the anniversary sale and your picks ever year!
Nordstrom please!
Backcountry! I work in the outdoors and would love a chance to buy some new gear! You and your mom look so stunning together!
Would love a gift card to Abercrombie, they’ve been putting out some really great pieces lately and I’ve been impressed with their quality!
The twisted tunic is sooo cute! Would love Nordstrom !
Would love the Nordstrom gift card! I’ve been eyeing on those black leather booties! ☺️ Thank you for the giveaway!
I would love a giftcard to Nordstrom just in time for their anniversary sale.
You & your mom are so cute! Nordy’s!
I’d love a gift card for Express! Thanks for helping all the petites out there look their best!
Thank you for sharing this! Would love a gift card to Nordstrom to get some stuff for my baby boy. 🙂
You and your mom are too cute! I’d love to win a Nordstrom gift card.
nordstrom please! Would love to get the giftcard to spend on my amazing mom! She loves getting cosmetics from there.
Thank you for always sharing the best petite finds! I was so excited when I found a petite Asian-American fashion blogger. I would love to win a Nordstrom gift card! Thank you always for your hard work~
Nordstrom for that Stokke chair
Great post with your mom! I haven’t been able to coordinate a visit and had our second son 2 months ago!
I would pick Nordstrom for a gift card.
Thanks!
Hi Jean! I love looking to your blog for fashion inspiration and now that I have a little one, I’m also checking for your baby ideas! Thanks for hosting this contest! I would love a gift card to Nordstrom 🙂
I love Express for being petite friendly! Would be so grateful for a gift card 🙂
Nordstrom, please! Also, your recipes are the best!
This is such a sweet post. Love all mama-daughter love. I’d would be so excited to win anything at all, but a Nordstrom gift card would be wonderful!
I have been following you since before you and Nick were engaged! I’m so happy you are pregnant with your second child now, as I have seen what a difficult journey it was before Nori. Thank you for always being so honest and candid in all that you do. Love seeing posts of you and your whole family! P.S. – I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
I would love a card for Nordstrom! Thanks for this giveaway!
Also expecting baby #2 this year and would love a gift card to Nordstrom to buy some new things for her (so she’s not wearing only her brother’s hand-me-downs).
I’d love to get an Express gift card. Thank you for the fashion inspiration and thank you for this giveaway!
Abercrombie!
Hi Jean, thank you for all the helpful information you share! I’ve been reading your blog for years and am always excited when you upload a new post! You and your mom look so lovely together!
Thank you for doing this giveaway too. I would love a Nordstrom gift card. I’m eyeing those hiking boots you posted about.
Thank you for taking the time to put together all these suggestions. Will have to pick up some items at Nordstrom. They look so cute!
Nordstrom gift card
You and your mom are the cutest! I love the Nordstrom intel you are providing!!
Express always has such nice clothes all year round! ❤️❤️😍 loving their jeans and the sale is amazing!!!
Hi Jean,
Beautiful pictures of you and your mom.
Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
I would love the gift card for some outdoor gears for the Arcteryx items or Nordstrom sales 🙂
A gift card from Nordstrom would be lovely. Everything you have recommended there have always been perfection for me!
Not gonna lie, I had to do a double take in your photo to see which one was you vs your mom! 🙂
would love a giftcard to Nordstrom! I would like to start adding some nice quality pieces to my wardrobe. thank you for doing this giveaway!
Thanks for hosting the giveaway! Would love a Nordstrom giftcard to update the wardrobe.
You and your mom are the most fashionable pair! I foresee you and Nori being a cute fashionable duo too!
I would love to win a Nordstrom gift card because who wouldn’t want to shop there? 🙂 my wishlist just keeps growing and the deals are great! Thanks 😊
Thank you for hosting this giveaway! I would love a gift card to shop at Nordstrom.
I would love to get a gift card to Nordstrom and stock up on same baby items!
Nordstrom for its variety of brands!
Definitely Derm store! I’ve been putting more emphasis on my skin lately. Since I’ve got that together, makeup just glides on.
Nordstrom! I love the stuff you find for us!
Nordstorm! I’ve been wearing Zella leggings since you recommended them and they’re so comfortable (esp. during pandemic)
A gift card to Nordstrom would be amazing and perfect for the sale going on!
You and your mom are so adorable! I would love a Nordstrom gift card so I can go on a shopping spree with my 3.5 month old baby daughter Natalie! Thanks Jean!